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Many congratulations to Gillian Young for becoming MAWA’s latest holder of an individual World Record. Gillian broke the W70 2000m Steeplechase record at the OMA Championships in Dunedin with a time of 10:03.49.

Just a reminder that the Track Handicap is on 12th April, 7pm, at McGillvray oval. Anyone wishing to compete should contact Jeff Whittam. djwhittam @pixelvision.com.au

For those who did not see this item, the ABC have kindly provided us with a link so that MAWA members can view it. Cecil ABC news

At ECAC we have to borrow high jump equipment from Little A’s. Unfortunately they will not be there this week and we have ascertained that they have no-one who can unlock the equipment. So unfortunately the event is cancelled. There is high jump at WAAS tonight

Volunteers are called for to help at the National Championships that we are hosting in Perth 26-29 April 2018 We are very excited to have received 573 entries and now need lots of helpers to ensure the event runs smoothly If you can help on any of these days please contact our Volunteers Coordinator Margaret…

Registrations are open for this years Gallipoli Run on 22 April This 4k or 8k event is run by AWA in honour and support of our war veterans To enter please go to the link below: Gallipoli Run Perth 2018

For your diaries: The next Oceania Championships will be in Mackay Queensland 31 August- 7 September 2019 Please see flyer below for more information: Oceania 2019

The news item on Cecil will be aired on the 7pm ABC news Saturday 17th March. If you miss it, you will be able to see it on iview.

Many of our older members will remember Alan Pomery who was a member from 1983 to 2011 Known for his enthusiasm he turned from runner to walker in his later years He sadly passed away on 11 March at 86 yrs and we send our condolences to Maureen and family There will be a Funeral…

The pre-Nationals April 2018 programme is now on the website – right sidebar. Note that jumps coaching with Dave Wyatt starts 5:30 at WAAS, while due to the poor floodlighting at ECAC the throws will start at 5:30 on Thursdays. The winter programme at ECAC will commence on 10th May. There will also be a…